Ancient greece Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
The Minoans.
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
The Greek city-states united and defeated Persia.
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
Democracy.
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Alexander the Great.
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates.
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
The Phoenicians.
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
Sparta.
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
Men.
Were Greek city-states polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic.
Describe the landscape of Greece.
Hilly.
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
The Dorians.
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading, and science?
Sophists.
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy.
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle.
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus.
Define agora.
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade.
What is a philosopher?
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom.
What is democracy?
A type of government in which the general populace makes decisions and shares power.
Define polis.
A Greek city-state.
What is an oligarchy?
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
What is a phalanx?
A military technique where soldiers march and fight side by side in a row.
Define peninsula.
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a myth?
A story about gods, goddesses, and heroes that is passed down over time.
